81
True
United States
Oribe's Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo has been recalled due to bacterial concerns, specifically Pluralibacter gergoviae, which poses little risk to healthy individuals but may affect those with weakened immune systems.
The claims regarding the recall of Oribe's Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo due to bacterial contamination are well-supported by multiple sources, including the FDA and reputable news outlets. The recall was announced on July 1, 2026, and the affected products were manufactured between February 21 and February 26, 2026. Pluralibacter gergoviae poses little risk to healthy individuals but can be dangerous for those with weakened immune systems. The claim about Kao USA reviewing manufacturing practices lacks specific evidence but is a typical corporate response. Overall, the claims are mostly accurate and supported by credible evidence.
Individual Claims
96
True
Health
Oribe's Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo has been recalled due to bacterial concerns.
Multiple sources, including the FDA and NBC Chicago, confirm that Oribe's Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo was recalled due to contamination with Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria. This provides strong evidence supporting the claim.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
95
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
96
Evidence Summary
Multiple web sources confirm the recall due to bacterial contamination.
93
True
Health
The recall of Oribe's shampoo was announced on July 1.
The recall announcement date of July 1, 2026, is corroborated by multiple sources, including People and NBC Chicago, confirming the accuracy of the claim.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
93
Evidence Summary
Multiple sources confirm the recall was announced on July 1, 2026.
93
True
Health
The affected shampoos were manufactured between February 21 and February 26.
The manufacturing dates of February 21 to February 26, 2026, for the affected shampoos are confirmed by multiple sources, including Local12 and The National Desk, supporting the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
93
Evidence Summary
Multiple sources confirm the manufacturing dates of the affected shampoos.
90
True
Health
Pluralibacter gergoviae bacteria pose little medical risk to healthy people.
Evidence from Charles River Labs and Melbec Microbiology supports that Pluralibacter gergoviae poses little risk to healthy individuals but can be dangerous for those with weakened immune systems, confirming the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
90
Evidence Summary
Sources confirm low risk to healthy individuals but higher risk to immunocompromised.
31
Mostly False
Business
Kao USA is working with partners to review manufacturing practices to prevent similar issues.
No specific evidence was found to verify or refute this claim. It is a standard corporate response to a recall situation.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
None
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
50
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
31
Evidence Summary
No specific evidence found for this claim.
